Weekly Roundup April 6-12, 2025 (2025)

Digital Pump and Dump: How Scammers Target Retirees on Social Media

Uncover the tactics behind digital "pump and dump" schemes, including identity theft and fake investment opportunities on platforms like WhatsApp, and learn crucial protection strategies.

Annuities vs. CDs: Which Retirement Income Strategy is Best?

Compare annuities and CDs for retirement income. Understand tax advantages, income distribution options and asset protection to make an informed financial decision.

How Are Social Security Benefits Taxed? A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding how Social Security benefits are taxed is crucial for retirement planning. This guide explains the complex tax rules, including the provisional income calculation and how other income sources impact your tax liability.

What Will You Do If You Need Long-Term Care?

As many as 7 in 10 older adults will require some level of help, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Estate Planning for Retirees: Avoiding Debt Traps and Ensuring Family Peace

Discover the importance of comprehensive estate planning beyond wills, including managing debts, digital asset organization and open family communication to minimize financial stress.

Man vs. Machine: IRA Estate Planning - ChatGPT vs. Financial Expert

Understand the unique challenges of traditional IRAs in estate planning, including RMDs, tax burdens, the impact of the SECURE Act and learn expert strategies for minimizing tax liabilities.

Protecting Your Retirement: Income Strategies During Market Downturns

Learn how to safeguard your retirement income during volatile markets by building predictable income streams, cutting non-essential expenses and using strategic portfolio allocation to minimize risk.

Check Out These 7 Medicare Advantage Updates. Is Your Plan On the List?

From lawsuits to plan changes, Becker’s reports the latest on the Medicare program.

How to Access Your Parents’ Medicare

If you want to help your aging parents with their medical decisions or assist with their Medicare enrollment, you’ll need to request authorization from the government insurance program.

How to Buy a Dream Retirement Home With No Monthly Payments

Here's how a reverse mortgage can allow a retiree to buy a new home without any monthly mortgage payments.

‘Just a Mess’: Staff Cuts, Rushed Changes and Anxiety at Social Security

President Trump promised not to touch Social Security, but as Elon Musk’s DOGE team trims staff and plans cuts to phone services, The New York Times reports the system is groaning under the pressure.

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Social Security Dumps DOGE Phone Service Cuts

The Washington Post reports that this whiplash shift amounts to a wholesale retreat by Musk’s team and the Social Security leadership in their bid to dramatically curtail telephone access to services.

5 Ways Early Retirement Can Backfire

Quell those FIRE retirement infernos.

Navigating Retirement Caregiving Challenges

Caregivers often cite three top challenges: financial strain, emotional stress and loss of freedom. Here are practical tips to help lighten the load.

6 Cars to Last Through Your Retirement

Your retirement wheels need to be reasonably priced, safe to drive and reliable.

The Top 15 States for Women to Retire

Based on factors such as cost of living, health care, the prevalence of parks and more, here are the top states for women's retirement. Did your state make the cut?

Medicare Update: Hello, Dr. Oz. Goodbye, Weight-loss Drugs. Plus Medicare Advantage's BIG $$$ Surprise

The Trump Administration has promised not to cut Medicare and Medicaid benefits but that doesn’t mean it’s been leaving things alone there. Here’s what’s been happening at CMS.

Medicare Advantage updates, changes at Social Security, DOGE and more. In case you missed it, here's what Retirement Daily published on Medicare and Social Security this week.

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